The Soviet Union addressed opposition to communism through crackdowns and government takeovers, suppressing dissent forcefully.
The Soviet Union addressed movements opposed to the influence of communism with crackdowns and government takeovers. Instead of allowing dissent through diplomacy or free elections, they typically responded with force to suppress opposition, as seen through various crackdowns, government takeovers, and control exerted over Eastern European countries under Soviet dominance.
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